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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Simon Harris

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Wicklow
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Taoiseach (2024-11-29 → 2025-01-22)
Office
Minister for Defence (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
Office
Minister for Defence (2025-03-26 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-03-26 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister for Foreign Affairs (2025-01-23 → 2025-03-25)
Office
Minister for Finance (2025-11-18 → current)

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Pfizer

EU Affairs
Intended results

Highlight potential negative impact of proposed Regulatory Data Protection (RDP) measures on EU competitiveness

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To present the perspective of EDF Renewables on public policy matters impacting on renewables in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Share information on the above and secure increased investment in mental health in Budget 2025 and faciliate discussion on services and priorities for service users Meet & Greet

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

1. Increased funding for Core social welfare rates, Disability Allowance, National Advocacy Service ::2.Increased funding for mental helath, particularly in the areas of early intervention and prevention, youth mental health, the national clinical programmes for mental health…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support for FCI budget 2025 proposal to better support Family Carers in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

A commitment to provide €1 million in funding for a pilot programme to tackle holiday hunger in Budget 2025.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate AmCham views on Government's National Risk Assessment 2024

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To influence decision-making for Budget 2025 including raising the Increase for a Qualified Child; Invest in the roll out for the new Equal Start Model to support access and participation in early learning and care and school-age childcare; Increase Tusla’s overall budget to…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate AmCham recommendations on Budget 2025

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Education and Training
Intended results

For funding to be considered for urgent works to the roof.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services" equals CRO name "OUR LADY`S HOSPICE & CARE SERVICES" (CRO 352404) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Health
Intended results

The Taoiseach was asked to consider the submitted request for support with the funding deficit related to the Education and research Centre in Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross. Asked to consider financial support for Wicklow Hospice's year end funding. Asked to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services" equals CRO name "OUR LADY`S HOSPICE & CARE SERVICES" (CRO 352404) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight the underinvestment in mental health despite the large overspend in the main health budget and to ask them to ensure that mental health isn't sidelined in budget 2025 discussions

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To secure photos or videos or messages of support for our Mental Health Reforms PBS campaign

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Engagement with Oireachtas members on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands Report on Energy poverty, published in June 2024 which made a number of recommendations to tackle energy poverty in Ireland, as recommended…